The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-25

repertoire presented included sewers
old and favorite operas, with two LAT
compositions which had met wit
favor in the East The critics got /
their say as usual, with suggestions I
the energetic and deserving lady
but she adhered 10 her owl
idea OF things and departed wit
an increase OF several thousand dollar
to her bank account. II was stirrin
engagement for the public as we'll a
company. Barring the absence of
second primA donna, there was moth
ing to complain Of in the support
among whom were several msgnifcen
voices.
| Salsbury's Troubsdours Musios
Comedy Company carried Novembe
out rather monotonou and infringeS
upon the first week In December
Taken all around, worse shows nav,
been given countensnce at the Thea
ter, but the public failed to turn on
in large numbers. u was not q bril-
liant and successful engagement BY
anv means.
For two nights, December Q and z
Thatcher, Primrose and Vests
Ministries did a landlords business
The usual portions of the house were
filled and the gods respoI ded numer.
ously with shrill whistles, unmerciless
guying and peanut crunching. The
interruptions worried the burnt cork
artists little, as the box receipts proved
wonderfully curative salve.
Mrs. d. p. Bowers, with a strong
line OF plays faithfully enacted by her
self and company, atoned for many
shortcomings by preceding troupes.
She flushed the week begun by the
minstrels and afforded greatly desired
relief to those yearning for something
merltorious. The gifted lady inn
pressed hattering audiences with the
fact that the weight OF years does not
detract from her eminent capabilities
as delineator Of strongly emotional
and finely drawn characters.
James G. Scanlan, a justly popular
representative OF Irish comedy, APP
peared during the week OF December,
18th to 18th. His grace and ease OF
acting and full baritone voice had lost
nothing Of the peculiar charm for
lovers OF Irish wit, humor and strong
points OF character.
Christmas week proved genuine
treat for every one with q semblance
OF admiration for society and standard
plays. Rose Ooghlan, a superb i'm.
personator OF characters requiring the
strongest and best developed emo
tons, remained until Christmas day.
In some respects the lady WAS a reve.
lation to even old play goers. She
came loudly heralded, but surpassed
all expectations. During her stay she
was the recipient OF many social cour-
tesies, and her performances were at.
tended by large audiences composed
OF the most cultivated people Of the
city. She expressed herself in terms
Of warmest praise for the city and its
inhabitants.
From December 9Th to January LIST,
the ALA Norman Comic Opera Dom.
pany was the attraction. 1t was not
up to the standard OF critical require
ments, and fell short in receipts. 1t
was tadly deficient In the important
article OF tenor, the gentlemen essay
ing those parts being a melancholy
infection.
Roland Reed, with his inimitable
Cheek, favored with pocket edition
Of Mik1dO, follow The substantials
were warmly greeted aud heartily
relished, but the fiavoring had grown
stale from too oft repetition. Reeds
purse was considerably enlarged from
the brief engagement, and the man
agement smiled over genuine iumph
in pleasing theater goers.
The Count Of Msnte Crisio, as
none but James O'Neil can present 1t,
was given January 10Th, 18th and
18th. As an evidence OF appreciation
for his faithful and artistic efforts,
nearly every seat In the house was oc-
cupied ut each performance. Tho au-
dience were well repaid by some OF
lhestrongsst acting ever seen here.
January 18th, 18th and 10Th, were
devoted TO German comedy, So under
aiken by Gus Williams. Perhaps
here is u great deal Of this element
among the German people,
but Gus has Iost his powers for illus
tratipg it. He failed to attract the
populaCe.
After lapse of three days, assigned |
10 Tlos, W. Keene, who Cancelled his
lates on account OF illness, Kate Olax-
on, with her Two Orphans Com
Dination, appeared for one week, Janu-
ary oath TO goth. The engagement
was entirely too long for a one play
run, especially one as old and well
known as the one presented, and the
week was only partially successful for
he parties interested.
Jaouary 3lst TO February 9th was
consumed by Fanny Davenport and
company in popular comedies. Not.
the high and we'll sus-
aimed reputation Of the actress, the
Booth engagement, announced for q
ew days ahead, had a material effect
IN the TeCeipts. She was fairly
,atronizsd, however, and received
advertising from the theft
II her diamonds by Charles Talbot.
The lady is still popular, and will
lraw paying houses at each visit.
Lofts, queen Of light comedy, pre-
,eded Booth, February 9TH, 9Th and
|th. II requires more than stormy
dement's and a king Of tragedy to de-
rsct from the lively little favorite,
md she played TO hattering houses.
The auburn haired little mischief
maker, on the stage, apparently grows
brightly with each succeeding year,
,ut never increases her age.
Followin Booth and the Hanlons,
mentioned above, came o. d. Byron
With his usual class Of plays. He
lidn't attract public attention to any
,rest extent. February 2lst, 22d and
I'D were his dates.
Frederick Warde came next for
hree nights, bat followed too close
lpon the heels OF Boolh to excite the
,opulacs. He lost nothing, however,
n the way OF reputation, as he is re-
'arded q rising and future great actor.
February 98sh and March LIST were
,iven McNish, johnson and Slavin's
and they made the dates
IAN out handsomely.
Robson q Crane appeared four
lights, March I'd to 9th, and took
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